BOONTON — While you are shopping for your new school supplies, please consider buying some extra items for those who are less fortunate. The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton has set up some collection sites around town to help make your donation easy! All donations will be distributed through the local social service agencies.
Items that have been requested should be new and include; black sharpies, colored pencils, one and three subject spiral notebooks, three ring binders, two pocket folders, five inch scissors, hard pencil cases, three inch x three inch post it notes, blue and red pens, highlighters, twenty-four count Crayola crayons, glue sticks.
The school supplies can be dropped off through August 25 at the following locations:
Boonton Coffee, 516 Main Street Boonton Holmes Public Library, 621 Main Street ConnectOne Bank, 104 Ely Road Eagle Martial Arts, 719 Main Street Heavenly Temptations, 712 Main Street 46 W Hair Studio, 929 Main Street
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton is a nonprofit, community service organization that is supporting the people of Boonton through volunteer service and charitable endeavors. The club is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s clubs (NJSFWC), a statewide community service organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time. Visit their website at njsfwc.org.
Any women interested in membership, email the club at [email protected].
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — An early morning crash in Cedar Knolls at the corner of Horsehill Road and East Hanover Avenue, a car jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pet Supplies Plus.
Sources at the scene stated the driver was injured.
When official details become available, Morris Focus will update the article and add more photos taken from the scene.
Car jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pets Supplies PlusCar jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pets Supplies Plus
Cori Mastropolo, Community Manager, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, Katelyn Tiernan, Community Development Manager, Hanover Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — American Cancer Society located at Seven Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls recently joined the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Cori Mastropolo, Community Manager and Katelyn Tiernan, Community Development Manager, accepted the membership plaque from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill. Joining in welcoming American Cancer Society was Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Hanover Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into six geographical regions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 250 Regional offices throughout the United States.
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents and volunteers that provides education, information and networking opportunities to the Parsippany area.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Robert McNally and Chief Sean Conrad of the Jefferson Township Police Department confirmed an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred in Jefferson Township. On Sunday, July 14, at approximately 11:21 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to a residence located on Mirror Place in Jefferson Township, on a report of shots fired.
The fatality of one adult female has been confirmed. An adult male also sustained serious injury during this incident. At this time, the identities of these individuals will not be released.
According to News12NJ, Officer John Formisano, 49, was taken into custody in Livingston, around thirty minutes after the shooting occurred. Formisano is accused of shooting his ex-wife and critically injuring her boyfriend. Formisano’s eight-year-old daughter and three-year-old son were in the home at the time, but were not physically harmed. Formisano has been on the police force in Newark for 24 years.
The investigation remains ongoing but at this time there is no concern for the safety of the community.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200 or the Jefferson Township Police Department at (973) 697-1300.
BOONTON — Boonton Main Street Restaurant Week is from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20. You can enjoy a pre-fixe menu during lunch for $9.99 and dinner for only $20.19 (many locations off this price for two).
Participating Restaurants include Olde Towne Deli, Las Leyendas de Mexico, Boonton Thai Cuisine, Vinnie’s Pizzeria, i2i Italian to Indian Fusion, Don’s Sandwich Shop, Uzbekistana, Chilli Willies, Roma Pizzeria & Restaurant, Suzi Cakes, Heavenly Temptations, Sinfilia Tea Shop, Scoop House, Sharky’s West, Boonton Station 1904, Pasquales and Pancho Villa.
BOONTON — Celebrate Boonton with the Annual Street Festival. Highlights include entertainment, music, Kids Play Zone, and great food. Boonton Day 2019 will be held on Sunday, September 29 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Meet local businesses and organizations and experience all Boonton has to offer.
For more information, contact Recreation Department Directory Tracy Pryer by calling (973) 263-2110 or emailing [email protected], or click here for more information.
If you are interested in participating, click here to download registration form.
Prosecutor Knapp, AP Sandler, SAP Schellhorn, CAP Calderwood, AP Kareer, and First Assistant Prosecutor Tom Zelante
MORRIS COUNTY —Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Chris Schellhorn, Assistant Prosecutor Reema Kareer, and Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Sandler will be lecturing on a wide variety of criminal law topics as part of the New Jersey State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education program throughout New Jersey. All licensed attorneys in New Jersey must complete 24 credit hours of Continuing Legal Education Courses every two years to remain in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood was chosen as a speaker for the 2019 Criminal Law College seminar entitled “Handling a Criminal Case from Arraignment to Appeal”, which will be held on August 22, 2019. She will be one of four speakers on the panel instructing criminal trial lawyers as to the “ins and outs” of prosecuting or defending a criminal case from start to finish. As a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for over two decades, CAP Calderwood has prosecuted a significant number of successful cases including high-profile homicide and major crimes cases. She is currently the Chief Assistant Prosecutor of the Major Crimes Unit and the General Investigations Unit.
Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Chris Schellhorn will be a speaker at the Criminal Trial Advocacy Summer Institute, which takes place on October 5, 2019. The topic of the class is “Identifying, Preparing, and Presenting Expert Witnesses” and will provide those in attendance with important information covering the utilization of expert witnesses in criminal trials. As the Supervising Assistant Prosecutor of the Major Crimes and Fire/Environmental Units, SAP Schellhorn has significant experience in criminal trials. Chris is also a trustee of the Morris County Bar Association.
Assistant Prosecutor Reema Kareer was recently named as a Co-Chair on the New Jersey State Bar Association Government, Public Sector, and Public Interest Lawyers Special Committee. This committee provides a forum for New Jersey lawyers working in the public sector to discuss needs and issues related to their various areas of work. Assistant Prosecutor Kareer also served as a moderator for a program titled “Fostering the Public Trust: Public Sector Lawyering and the Poison of Public Corruption” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Conference in May. Panelists covered the impact that corruption has on the public’s trust of those in positions of power.
Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Sandler was named a Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers Section of the Morris County Bar Association. This committee provides an opportunity for extended learning and networking among female leaders of the Bar in Morris County. Assistant Prosecutor Sandler also facilitates the planning for the Continuing Legal Education program for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in-house training.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said, “We are extremely proud to have these exemplary Assistant Prosecutors at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. I am very proud that they have been selected by their peers for these leadership positions. Maggie, Chris, Reema, and Kelly are outstanding members of our office and are leaders among the Bar throughout the State of New Jersey”.
Prosecutor Knapp, Detective Supervisor Brandley, Sergeant Torres, Detective Supervisor Osaigbovo, Acting Chief Kimker, and First Assistant Prosecutor Zelante
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker announce three promotions effective on Friday, July 12, to fill vacant positions in the Prosecutor’s Office created due to retirements.
The following personnel will be promoted and assigned as indicated below:
Acting Chief Kimker, Sergeant Torres, and Prosecutor Knapp
Detective Supervisor Julio Torres to the rank of Sergeant of the Fugitive Unit within the Special Operations Division. Sergeant Torres has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since June 2002, when he was hired as a Detective. Prior to joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Sergeant Torres worked as a support employee of the FBI Newark Division while he was attending college at Essex County College and Rutgers University-Newark. He was then hired as a Detective with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office where he worked for four years. Sergeant Torres has worked in various units in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office including General Investigations, Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment, Megan’s Law, Intelligence/Narcotics and Major Crimes Units. He is a certified Polygraph Examiner, a Crisis Negotiator, and a 5th degree black belt instructor in Jujutsu.
Acting Chief Kimker, Detective Supervisor Brandley, and Prosecutor Knapp
Detective Paul Brandley to the rank of Detective Supervisor of the Fugitive Unit within the Special Operations Division. Detective Supervisor Brandley has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since June 2016. In that time, he has served in the General Investigations, Pretrial Services, and Fugitive Units. Prior to joining the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Detective Supervisor Brandley worked as a Police Officer for the Barrington, Rhode Island Police Department and the Pawtucket, Rhode Island Police Department where he was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant in the Major Crimes Unit. He has served as a Lead Firearms and Tactics Instructor, a Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Officer in Charge of a Gun Task Force. Detective Supervisor Brandley is currently a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team and Firearms Training Unit.
Acting Chief Kimker, Detective Supervisor Osaigbovo, and Prosecutor Knapp
Detective Spence Osaigbovo to the rank of Detective Supervisor of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit within the Tactical Division. Detective Supervisor Osaigbovo has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since August 2013. His law enforcement career began in July 2007 as a Patrol Officer with the Teaneck Police Department. Detective Supervisor Osaigbovo has been assigned as a surveillance team leader, wire room supervisor, and team leader of an FBI task force. He also played a vital role in a drug-induced death investigation in which he identified a heroin stamp and its dealer that subsequently resulted in the dealer’s arrest for first-degree Strict Liability Death. He has been assigned to the Special Operations Division, General Investigations and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Units.
Following the ceremony, Prosecutor Knapp said, “I am proud to promote these exceptional members of our office. They have done outstanding work with our office as well as with multiple other law enforcement agencies. I know they will continue to serve Morris County with distinction in their new roles”.
MADISON — Homeless Solutions (HSI) announced the addition of our newest Board of Trustee member, Dr. Georgia Papathomas.
A graduate of Columbia University, Dr. Papathomas comes to HSI with over 40 years of experience in health, life sciences, telecommunications, and technology.
She recently retired from Johnson & Johnson as the Senior Vice President & Global Head of Data Sciences. Dr. Papathomas currently serves on several corporate Boards, in addition to the Board of Advisors of the Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the NJ CIO Executive Board.
Dr. Papathomas and her husband Thomas reside in Madison and are loyal HSI supporters. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, ballet, cooking, and gardening.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Joy’s Angel’s Healing Center, 333 Route 46, will celebrate its ribbon cutting and grand opening on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Healing Center’s mission is to bring ease and comfort to cancer patients and their families by providing a host of integrative healing modalities. The Healing Center is a nonprofit organization and will provide a strong mix of therapies, and modalities free of charge to patients and caregivers. The Healing Center understands the heavy financial burden many of their cancer patients and families face on a daily basis. As a non-profit, the Healing Centers seeks support from outside sources rather than asking anymore from their patients-clients.
The Healing Center will celebrate with amazing food, entertainment and prizes for attendees. The evening’s goal is to spread awareness about Joy’s Angels and share in thanking all the people and businesses that have donated their time and assistance so that Joy’s Angels could open its doors and provide integrative healing therapies for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Please Email [email protected] if you would like to attend or call (862) 500-1304.
